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mation System (EIS) ? Convert data into information ? Logistics information system: the people, equipment, and procedures to gather, sort, analyze, evaluate, and distribute needed, timely, and accurate information to logistics decision makers. 539 物流信息系統(tǒng)的結構和功能 Structure and Function of a Logistics Information System 540 決策支持系統(tǒng) ? Decision Support Systems (DSS) provide information, models, or analysis tools ? Simulation ? Artificial Intelligence (AI) ? Application specific software ? Data mining 541 企業(yè)資源計劃 ? Enterprise resource planning (ERP) ? All pany functional areas use a mon database to: ?Standardize manufacturing processes ?Integrate financial data ?Standardize human resource data ? Shortings ?Costs of installation ?Timeconsuming installation process 542 電子商務與物流 Electronic Commerce and Logistics ? Inter impacts include: ? Logistics functions ?Transportation ?Order management ? Channel design 543 電子商務與物流 Electronic Commerce and Logistics ? Inter impacts (continued) ? Intermediaries ?4 categories of logistics exchanges ? Enhancing procurement services ? Matching shippers and carriers ? Executing relevant transactions ? Transacting with partners ?Application service providers provide access over the Inter to applications and related services that would otherwise have to be located in enterprise puters. 544 電子商務與物流 Electronic Commerce and Logistics ? EFulfillment is the coordinated inbound and outbound logistics functions that facilitate the management and delivery of customer orders placed online. 545 電子商務與物流 Electronic Commerce and Logistics ? Efulfillment ? Many logistical functions and activities occur ? More, smaller orders ? Order management and information management systems must handle large volumes of orders ? Smaller orders dictate opencase picking 546 ? Traditional Fulfillment ? Many logistical functions and activities occur ? Fewer, larger orders ? Order management system is set up to handle orders from resellers, not consumers ? Fullcase picking ? Warehouse set up to handle large volume orders 547 ? Efulfillment ? Products slotted to facilitate picking smaller orders ? Totes and push carts used ? Packaging is small cartons, envelopes, bags suited to holding small quantities 548 ? Traditional Fulfillment ? Warehouse set up to handle large volume orders ? Variety of materials handling equipment used ? Packaging generally cartons that hold large volume orders 549 ? Efulfillment ? Transportation panies used with extensive delivery works。 experience in parcel shipments ? Outbound shipments usually picked up by vans ? Return rates much higher and from ultimate consumers 550 ? Traditional Fulfillment ? Transportation methods and panies vary by request of buyer ? Outbound shipments may be picked up by tractor trailers or railcars ? Return rates lower and from resellers